Rent by ZIP · Howard County
Rent in Big Spring, TX 79720
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,600 (-5.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,032 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,290 | $1,430 | -9.8% | $1,161–1,419 | $900 ±$611 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,300 | $1,440 | -9.7% | $1,170–1,430 | $754 ±$112 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,690 | -5.3% | $1,440–1,760 | $1,042 ±$76 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,000 | $2,120 | -5.7% | $1,800–2,200 | $1,272 ±$128 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,460 | $2,730 | -9.9% | $2,214–2,706 | $1,392 ±$44 |
Small Area FMRs for the Howard County, TX. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Howard County, TX, 2 bedrooms: $1,217.
What renters pay in 79720
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79719 | Barstow | $1,170 | – |
| 79718 | Balmorhea | $1,110 | – |
| 79714 | Andrews | $1,330 | $1,031 |
| 79713 | Ackerly | $1,600 | – |
| 79731 | Crane | $1,010 | $860 |
| 79707 | Midland | $1,800 | $1,783 |
Fair Market Rents across Howard County, TX · All TX counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.